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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,040

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,322

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSportage
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $28,595 $32,495 $35,695 $21,395
Base Invoice $23,187 $26,641 $30,150 $33,066 $20,000
Limited Package 2,800 2,400      
Class II trailer hitch 369 369 369 369 340
Cargo net 42 42 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183  
Luxury Package         1,300
Roof rack crossbars         185
Cargo mat         75
Rear spoiler         150
Limited Package 2,518 2,144      
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 240 240 260
Cargo net 28 28 28 28  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119  
Luxury Package         1,150
Roof rack crossbars         140
Cargo mat         57
Rear spoiler         120
Options (change) 3,471 3,071 488 594 2,050
Options (change) 2,955 2,581 318 387 1,727
Destination 625 625 625 625 595
Total Price $28,891 $32,291 $33,608 $36,914 $24,040
Total Invoice $26,767 $29,847 $31,093 $34,078 $22,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,759
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSportage
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4250hp H4250hp H6250hp H6173hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6120, 6?, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/60-16
Total Price$28,891$32,291$33,608$36,914$24,040
Adjustments for Features-740-1,090-2,215-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,151$31,201$31,393$33,649$24,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$3,242$5,498$0
Total Invoice$26,767$29,847$31,093$34,078$22,322
Adjustments for Features-686-1,008-2,049-3,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,081$28,839$29,044$31,064$22,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,758$2,963$4,983$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSportage
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Hood scoop $100   
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125 
Cassette player    $50
MP3-compatible player   $50 
Navigation system   $600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,675$5,800$6,850$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$1,090$2,215$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-686-1,008-2,049-3,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackSportage
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length188.7 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height63.2 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested142552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested95041%
Total Not Requested135059%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155077%
Total Not Requested47523%

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